The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both

likely because this was the first time he had ever

always be her who initiated. She didn't blame him,

and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was

were testimony to this, and her heart warmed up a

But...

with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek, she

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

sorts of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers

given how quickly they arrived and disappeared.

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then,

seems to be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of our

to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan

assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any communication

[No problem]

echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish

"Got it."

shut

screen, Ryan took a

should be able to

unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets

of the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary

the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to

everyone in the group took turns, and at the

complete, we

pen on the table and reclined on his

stared at

job sure is

best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient as

he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was

think about

tighten whenever he thought

passed,

so much to him, but every day, he would force

he want such a situation to

Ding—!

a message. It

they are doing. We are going to another

blinked a couple of times as heavy silence

when he saw the

with all of his might.

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

a single word. And

up from his seat once he sent the

at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the

can't go on, I need

***

"We're here."

exited the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared in

closed my eyes while breathing in

'Here I am.'

here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the

quite put how I was feeling into words,

was eating away at the little sanity that I

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